{"product_id":"brass-palani-raja-alangara-murugan-idol-1-2","title":"Brass Palani Raja Alangara Murugan Idol 12 Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrass Palani Raja Alangara Murugan Idol 12 Inch - Royal Warrior-King Form with Vel, Rooster Finial, Fan Crown, Peacock on Shoulder \u0026amp; Lotus Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehold the supreme divine majesty of \u003cstrong\u003eLord Palani Raja Alangara Murugan (Alankara Murugan, Raja Murugan, Vel Murugan)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lord Murugan in his most magnificent and awe-inspiring \u003cstrong\u003eroyal warrior-king (Raja Alangara) form\u003c\/strong\u003e, as he appears during the grand \u003cstrong\u003eAlankara Seva (royal adornment ceremony)\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong\u003eArulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani\u003c\/strong\u003e — with this extraordinary monumental large-format \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Brass Palani Raja Alangara Murugan Idol\u003c\/strong\u003e. Standing a commanding \u003cstrong\u003e12 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e on a beautifully detailed \u003cstrong\u003eround beaded lotus base with two large ball feet\u003c\/strong\u003e, this idol presents Lord Murugan in \u003cstrong\u003esamabhanga (erect, perfectly balanced) pose\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003efull royal regalia\u003c\/strong\u003e: an elaborate \u003cstrong\u003efan-shaped kirita mukuta (crown) with peacock feather crest\u003c\/strong\u003e, heavy \u003cstrong\u003echest armour \/ kavacham with intricate scrollwork detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003elong flowing angavastram (royal shawl)\u003c\/strong\u003e draped over his left shoulder, an ornate \u003cstrong\u003ewaistband \/ mekhala with detailed border\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a beautifully detailed \u003cstrong\u003edhoti with diagonal stripe pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e. He holds a \u003cstrong\u003etall vel (divine spear) topped with a rooster \/ cock (kozhi) finial\u003c\/strong\u003e in his right hand — the rooster on the vel is the divine flag symbol of Lord Murugan — and his \u003cstrong\u003eleft hand rests in kati mudra (hand at waist)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Most extraordinarily, the back view reveals a \u003cstrong\u003esmall peacock (Paravani) perched on his left shoulder \/ back\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the rarest and most auspicious iconographic details in Murugan sacred art, representing the inseparable bond between Lord Murugan and his divine vahana. Weighing a monumental \u003cstrong\u003e2,720 grams (2.72 kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e in solid brass with a warm antique gold finish, this is the ultimate large-format heirloom centrepiece of Murugan sacred art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 inches (30.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth \/ Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 inches (10.2 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreadth \/ Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9 inches (9.9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,720 grams (2.72 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Antique Gold Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raja Alangara Murugan — royal warrior-king standing samabhanga pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight Hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall vel (divine spear) with rooster \/ cock (kozhi) finial on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft Hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kati mudra (hand at waist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fan-shaped kirita mukuta with peacock feather crest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chest armour \/ kavacham with intricate scrollwork, long flowing angavastram (royal shawl), ornate waistband \/ mekhala, dhoti with diagonal stripe pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Back Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small peacock (Paravani) perched on left shoulder \/ back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round beaded lotus base with two large ball feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e MRG-BR-12I-001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpiritual Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLord Palani Raja Alangara Murugan (Alankara Murugan, Raja Murugan, Vel Murugan, Shanmukha)\u003c\/strong\u003e is Lord Murugan in his most magnificent royal warrior-king form — the form in which he is adorned during the grand \u003cstrong\u003eAlankara Seva (royal adornment ceremony)\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong\u003eArulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the six Arupadai Veedu (the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan). While the \u003cstrong\u003eAandi (ascetic) form\u003c\/strong\u003e of Lord Murugan at Palani represents his supreme renunciation and spiritual wisdom, the \u003cstrong\u003eRaja Alangara form\u003c\/strong\u003e represents his supreme divine power, royal authority, and warrior glory — the two forms together embodying the complete divine nature of Lord Murugan as both the supreme ascetic and the supreme warrior-king. The \u003cstrong\u003evel (divine spear)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most sacred weapon of Lord Murugan, given to him by Goddess Parvati (as Shakti Vel) to defeat the demon Surapadman. It represents the unstoppable power of divine knowledge (jnana shakti) that destroys ignorance and evil. The \u003cstrong\u003erooster \/ cock (kozhi) finial on the vel\u003c\/strong\u003e is the divine flag symbol (kodi) of Lord Murugan — the rooster represents the dawn of divine knowledge and the victory of light over darkness. The \u003cstrong\u003efan-shaped crown with peacock feather crest\u003c\/strong\u003e represents Lord Murugan’s royal sovereignty over all the three worlds. The \u003cstrong\u003epeacock (Paravani) perched on his shoulder\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the inseparable bond between Lord Murugan and his divine vahana — the peacock that he rides into battle and that carries him across the three worlds. The \u003cstrong\u003echest armour \/ kavacham\u003c\/strong\u003e represents his role as the supreme divine warrior and the protector of all devotees. Lord Murugan in the Raja Alangara form is especially worshipped on \u003cstrong\u003eThaipusam, Skanda Sashti, Karthigai Deepam, Panguni Uttaram, Vaikasi Visakam, and Tuesdays\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonumental 12-Inch Raja Alangara Form\u003c\/strong\u003e - The most magnificent and awe-inspiring form of Lord Murugan — the royal warrior-king in full regalia with vel, rooster finial, fan crown, and flowing angavastram — rendered at a commanding 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Peacock on Shoulder Back Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e - The small peacock (Paravani) perched on Lord Murugan’s left shoulder \/ back is one of the rarest and most auspicious iconographic details in Murugan sacred art — extraordinarily rendered at this scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRooster Finial on Vel\u003c\/strong\u003e - The rooster \/ cock (kozhi) finial on top of the vel is the divine flag symbol of Lord Murugan, rarely seen at this level of detail in a 12-inch brass idol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonumental 2.72 kg Solid Brass\u003c\/strong\u003e - At 2.72 kg and 12 inches, this is a truly monumental large-format idol of extraordinary weight, density, and permanence — the ultimate heirloom centrepiece of any home temple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary All-Round Detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e - The chest armour scrollwork, diagonal stripe dhoti, fan crown profile, flowing angavastram, and peacock back detail make this idol a 360° masterpiece of South Indian brass casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVastu \u0026amp; Placement Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace Lord Raja Alangara Murugan facing \u003cstrong\u003eEast\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eNorth-East\u003c\/strong\u003e in your home temple or pooja room. At 12 inches and 2.72 kg, this idol is designed to be the \u003cstrong\u003ecentral deity (moolavar) and commanding centrepiece of a large home temple altar\u003c\/strong\u003e. On \u003cstrong\u003eThaipusam, Skanda Sashti, Vaikasi Visakam, and Tuesdays\u003c\/strong\u003e, offer red flowers (especially vel flowers and red lotus), fruits, panchamrit (milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar), and vibhuti (sacred ash) to Lord Murugan. 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For periodic deep cleaning, use a tamarind or lemon juice solution with a soft brush to restore the brass lustre, paying attention to the fine vel, rooster finial, fan crown, chest armour scrollwork, angavastram folds, dhoti stripe pattern, peacock shoulder detail, and lotus base beading. Rinse with clean water and dry immediately and thoroughly. 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